Russia's U.S. ambassador says CSTO ensures regional security November 9, 2017 - 10:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a credible regional structure, which ensures security and stability, territorial integrity and sovereignty for the participating countries, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said Wednesday, November 8, TASS reports. According to Antonov, the mechanisms of military and political cooperation created within the CSTO and the respective force potential make it possible to respond adequately to today’s challenges and threats within the area of the Organization’s responsibility. He added that terrorism, drug trafficking, trans-border crimes, illegal migration, natural and man-made disasters are the most serious threats. The agreement on collective security was signed in Tashkent on May 15, 1992, while the agreement on formation of the Collective Security Treaty Organization - on October 7, 2002. As of now, the Organization includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
